Rex took DW and I through the plant, small place but staff is very experienced and been with the company for years. Missed a near new Loredo on eBay due to the fact I was too dumb to use a bid sniper. Started looking @ the Lance's @ Kramers in Zion IL, for better or worse the 1040 we bought has the euro windows and a very innovative floor plan, side entrance with rear fold down tent. I guess the all wood construction of the Northstar was more than I was ready for. Had wood frame grief with two of the three previous truck campers we owned over the years. Now we will see if the 2010 model year Lance walls debond. I'm watching for that.